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Meaning of DULSE

Pronunciation:  duls

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  coarse edible red seaweed
 

DULSE is a 5 letter word that starts with D.

 

 Synonyms: Rhodymenia palmata
 
 See Also: genus Rhodymenia, red algae, Rhodymenia

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Dulse\ (d[u^]ls), n. [Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf +
uisge water. Cf. {Whisky}.] (Bot.)
A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten,
as in Scotland. The true dulse is {Sarcophyllis edulis}; the
common is {Rhodymenia}. [Written also {dillisk.}]

      The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen To blush like a
      banner bathed in slaughter.              --Percival.

 

 

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